A German World War II K98 bayonet dated 1938, manufactured by Paul Weyersberg, offered here in very good overall condition and featuring a particularly strong, near-mint blade.

Blade

The blade on this bayonet rates as near-mint. It remains unsharpened and retains approximately 95% of it’s original bluing still present. The finish is smooth and even, with a well-defined pointed, undamaged tip. The ricasso is stamped with serial number 7993 on one side, with the maker Paul Weyersberg on the reverse. Paul Weyersberg was a prolific Third Reich period manufacturer, well regarded for producing bayonets of consistently high quality.
The spine of the blade is stamped 38, confirming the production date as 1938.

Hilt & Grips

The hilt is fitted with its original two wooden grips, showing expected surface wear but remaining undamaged, with it’s original two screw bolts.
The flash guard is intact and undamaged and bears a clear Waffenamt inspection stamp. The rifle retaining button functions correctly and is also Waffenamt marked, with a further two Waffenamt inspection stamps present on the hilt.

Scabbard

The scabbard has been painted black at some stage, a feature commonly encountered on wartime bayonets. Similar blackened finishes are seen on examples from both the Second and First World Wars. It is not possible to determine exactly when this finish was applied, but it has the appearance of an old, period-used coating.
The scabbard body is free from dents or damage and retains a Waffenamt stamp on the lower ball finial. The reverse is marked 41, indicating 1941, along with asw, the code for E. & F. Hörster.
The scabbard throat screw is missing, however the blade inserts smoothly, with a positive snap.

Overall

A well-presented German K98 bayonet with an excellent blade and honest wartime character. While not a matching set, it offers strong collector appeal due to its near-mint blade condition and clear, correct markings.

Historical Note

The K98 bayonet was introduced alongside the Karabiner 98k and served as the standard German bayonet throughout the Second World War. Produced by numerous manufacturers across the Reich, these bayonets were used on all fronts and saw extensive service, making original, unmolested examples increasingly desirable to collectors today.

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